IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

3 steps to building healthcare supply chain resiliency Step 1: Improve visibility and proactivity Hospital systems work with multiple fragmented teams, technologies and processes to manage daily operations, leading to a pervasive lack of data visibility. Supply expenses escalate due to over-ordering, waste and emergency orders.

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Supply Chain Trend

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

The S&OP Pulse Check 2015 suggests S&OP practitioners are left behind in confusion: 62% of respondents think there is not enough innovation in S&OP systems. 64% think there is not enough coordinated innovation in S&OP processes. 68% think behaviours are not addressed enough in S&OP implementations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Lack of Visibility Beyond Tier 1. According to the 2021 Deloitte Chief Procurement Officer Survey, “Around 70% of CPOs felt that they had good visibility on the risks that existed in their direct (tier 1) suppliers. And, only 15% had visibility into tier 2 or beyond. Dirty Little Secret #1. Dirty Little Secret #2–4.

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Procurement Insights

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This shift responds to the growing need for unified platforms that provide end-to-end process visibility, essential for global corporations seeking to streamline their procurement operations. It’s not just about the current capabilities but also about the vendor’s vision for the future and its innovation ability.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JULY 20, 2023

Zarrin Lilani on How Women Lead in Supply Chain At Let’s Talk Supply Chain, we’re passionate about closing the gender gap to expand innovation through diversity. This commitment to precision and innovation can take our careers further. I knew the detailed nuances of end users in the supply chain and the big picture.

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Spend Matters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can be difficult to prioritize some of these initiatives in tough economic conditions, but there is a leadership imperative amongst organizations to do so. What we do know is that supply chains often account for more than 90% of a company’s environmental footprint, and SAP can help provide visibility into the data across this value chain.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JANUARY 24, 2023

Never in modern history have supply chain leaders had more visibility, vulnerability, or accountability laid squarely at their feet. Diversity in leadership and approaches has never been more important for supply chain. And according to the experts, gender diversity specifically is an often overlooked investment.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Supply chain professionals are hiking their spending on supply chain innovation—substantially. How are firms responding to the pace of technology innovation and its impact on their SCM processes? These companies need to look at technology innovation in a very different light.

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Supply Chain Trend

OCTOBER 25, 2023

However, one McKinsey study found that 7% of CPG companies apply end to end autonomous planning. This enormous automation gap in supply chain planning and execution is starting to be addressed by innovators and early adopters. An Accenture study found that only 3% of businesses applies autonomous supply chain execution.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Kristie Syndikus, VP Procurement at Maple Leaf Foods! However a new survey shows that the percentage of women in leadership roles is still low. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. But as we chronicle on the Argentus blog, the field has changed.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Inventory positioning: Visibility across your entire network allows you to optimize the fulfillment of each order. Innovations such as Newlight Technologies ’ biodegradable plastic alternative unlock new, sustainable options. Show them the tradeoffs with a “green” shipping option at check-out.

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SCMDOJO

JUNE 21, 2023

SCaaS is a technology-driven approach to managing supply chains, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions for businesses. SCaaS providers typically use advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and blockchain to improve visibility, traceability, and collaboration across the supply chain.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

AUGUST 21, 2023

Prior to that, he was a member of the corporate leadership staff at GE, where he held a series of roles in global commercial operations and supply chain management as well as environmental health and safety. We invested almost $100 million in fully digitizing our end-to-end operations and building software.”

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SCMDOJO

MAY 13, 2022

A good way to understand longer end-to-end transit times which under the current scenario have increased dramatically on most of the major trade lanes is to take a closer look at where delays are more likely to happen. An AI optimization model which considers all costs that occur during the container lifecycle is needed.

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SCMDOJO

JULY 24, 2023

Depending on the specific needs of the client, the scope of contract logistics can range from managing individual aspects of the supply chain to offering full end-to-end solutions. By outsourcing transportation management, businesses can reduce costs, improve visibility, and enhance overall logistics efficiency.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

JUNE 27, 2022

Despite over a decade of investment in final mile operations (the final stages of the supply chain), stagnation in innovation across the first mile has been dramatically exposed by the sudden shock and ripple effects felt around the world from the fallout of the global pandemic.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 28, 2020

This is reflected in our Procurement Report Card article in which “ 83% of executives surveyed say that their Procurement function is not entirely strategic – meaning they don’t think it’s crucial to business leadership, and that it isn’t a key input when making high-level strategic decisions.” It all starts with leadership.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Much change in the supply chain industry will be due to innovative technologies for digital transformations, along with the recent tax reforms, and the still-current driver shortage/capacity crunch. SCM #SupplyChain #Business #Leadership #Logistics #Distribution #ECommerce #Retail #Freight #TMS.

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Supply Chain Trend

MARCH 31, 2017

3M’s ‘To solve unsolved problems innovatively’. These aspirations can be accompanied by vivid future planning descriptions like: ‘our plans will provide visibility to anticipate issues before they eventuate’. ‘we In this phase there is functional planning with the aim to improve visibility, business performance and execution.

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Pipefy

JANUARY 5, 2024

Document processes from end to end (often time stamping each process phase). Benefits of process tracking Process tracking is a great way for businesses to optimize their workflows from end to end using proven, standardized metrics. Increase productivity. Identify opportunities for improving processes.

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Solvoyo

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Throughout my career, when supply chain transformation was demanded by leadership, this quote from The Jerk often came to mind, always accompanied with a smile. Supply Chain and your Innovation Pipeline are critical to driving sales and profits! Thinking and Acting “End to End” and “Shopper Back” will accelerate sales and cost savings!

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

We know that statistically, more women in supply chain leadership and operations teams isn’t just important for diversity and inclusion. I took a leadership mindset course at Auckland University. One dialogue that is still more of a murmur is how closing the gender gap in supply chain can help the industry build its ranks and agility.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 23, 2019

This is reflected in our Procurement Report Card article in which “ 83% of executives surveyed say that their Procurement function is not entirely strategic – meaning they don’t think it’s crucial to business leadership, and that it isn’t a key input when making high-level strategic decisions.” It all starts with leadership.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 8, 2019

For this to happen, procurement professionals must make a stronger case to the organization’s leadership to demonstrate the value it can deliver. Visualize and communicate your category strategies and improvement measures and involve your suppliers in your innovation processes. 4) The “Day of Digitalization”. One platform.

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Supply Chain Trend

DECEMBER 22, 2023

However, only 3% of companies apply automated execution and 7% autonomous end to end planning. Vision, strategy (lack of it), cultural, leadership, behavioral, skill and mindset challenges won’t magically disappear. For example a monthly triggered risk analysis (set of simulations) from your e2e supply chain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Because the pace of business has increased exponentially, and businesses must be able to respond to new market demands with agility and innovation. They may even take over the provisioning of an entire end-to-end solution. In this climate, buyers are relying on suppliers more than ever before.

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Jaggaer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In our poll, webinar participants saw business partnering, supplier innovation and collaboration, and supply chain risk management as their key areas of focus for procurement. Attijariwafa’s senior leadership asked Taghrichte to put together a business case for the implementation of an electronic procurement solution.

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Planergy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies must continually adapt and innovate to stay ahead of the competition. This can lead to increased profit margins, greater financial stability, and the ability to invest in innovation and growth.

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Claritum

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The Hackett Group summarises this well“The leadership and management challenges to create awareness, get support, and galvanize all the necessary stakeholders required to shape a winning team for this multi-disciplined sport of procurement are daunting. Innovation, encouraging suppliers to put forward their own innovations.

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Pipefy

DECEMBER 6, 2023

No matter how much they differ, efficient and friction-free workflows typically share the following traits: they provide visibility, employees are aligned on changes and requirements, fosters accountability, and creates a positive business impact. Visibility Each step in a workflow should be visible. Human error Missed emails.

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World of Procurement blog

MAY 8, 2024

Ongoing risk monitoring, control towers, and supply chain visibility enable rapid response. Whereas supply chains were once linear systems focused on driving efficiency, modern supply chains have become dynamic networks that emphasize flexibility, visibility, and collaboration.

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Claritum

AUGUST 4, 2020

The Hackett Group summarises this well: "The leadership and management challenges to create awareness, get support, and galvanize all the. Innovation, encouraging suppliers to put forward their own innovations. Having a true understanding of the end to end impact of their Category of. Supply chain optimisation.

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Pipefy

APRIL 8, 2024

Traditional team structure typically includes relationships between activities, leadership, and team members. Fusion teams oversee the end-to-end execution of a business or technology capability, which includes developing and acting on strategies, delivering outcomes, and continuous improvements and process optimizations.

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Let's Talk Supply Chain

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Automation via AI and end-to-end supply chain visibility will also play major roles in promoting more nimble, agile operations. She fosters business cultures embracing innovation, the ability to make a broad impact, and inclusivity. That isnt anything new, but its going to be more critical than ever.

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Spend Matters

APRIL 2, 2025

With a full house of approximately 200 attendees from all over Europe and a strong speaker lineup, the sold-out one-day event underscored the growing urgency and opportunity to rethink procurements role in shaping a companys agility and innovation. This first European event marked a key milestone for Zips growing footprint.

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